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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system

The solution was evaluated by the US Army and Air Force during the Project Convergence Capstone 5.

Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?

Solutions that identify, engage and destroy targets with minimal or no human intervention are becoming critical on tomorrow’s battlefield.

Hegseth issues rallying cry for army transformation

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has outlined an ambitious plan to reform, reshape and redirect the US Army in an overhaul which would see a reduction in formations and less manned attack helicopters.

Air Warfare

Italian Army receives first UH-169D light utility helicopter

The delivery is the first in a total of 25 helicopters on order, with all deliveries expected to be completed by 2027.

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Joint Helicopter Force keeps things moving in Afghanistan

20th August 2010

Helicopters are crucial to the success of operations in Helmand, and, from medical evacuation and troop movement to resupply and ground attack, the men and …
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NAS Whidbey Island SAR rescues injured teen

20th August 2010

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island search and rescue (SAR) personnel responded to a call for assistance from the Mason County Sheriff's Office Aug. 17. A …
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Caracal gains certification of airworthiness

20th August 2010

On August 17, 2010, the Caracal EC725 helicopter fleet was issued the first Certificate of Airworthiness by the inspection body of airworthiness. This certification is …
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Canadian Forces' Cormorants pass 40,000 operating hours

17th August 2010

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to congratulate the Canadian Forces on achieving the benchmark of 40,000 operating hours with its fleet of AW101 search …
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Lockheed Martin receives $260 million M-TADS/PNVS production contract

17th August 2010

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $260 million follow-on production contract for the combat-proven Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS), …
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Honeywell delivers upgraded engines for UK Chinook

17th August 2010

Honeywell announced today it has delivered the first 28 Honeywell T55-L-714A engines and fielding kits for the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) Chinook helicopters, …
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Lakota helicopter flies strong in National Capitol Region

17th August 2010

The Army extended the presence of the UH-72A Lakota Helicopter into the Military District of Washington, Aug. 11, as it replaced the UH-1 Iroquois Helicopter, …
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L-3 Link Simulation & Training awarded contract modification to build UH-60M simulators

17th August 2010

L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) announced today that it has been awarded a contract modification from Computer Sciences Corporation to provide three UH-60M …
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UH-72A Lakota marks a new milestone with the US Army

17th August 2010

A US Army UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter operated at Fort Eustis, Va., is the first Lakota to log 1,000 flight hours, underscoring the growing …
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MD Helicopters delivers MD 902 to People's Republic of China

16th August 2010

MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) has announced the delivery of a new MD 902 to the Huaxi Village Group. The early delivery took place at a …
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Service members master Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques

16th August 2010

Marines aboard Okinawa and coastguardsmen from Hawaii broadened their skill sets as they participated in the 11-day Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques Masters Course on Camp …
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The UH-72A Lakota Makes First Flight With US Army Security and Support Battalion Mission Equipment Package

13th August 2010

The first flight of the UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) equipped with the Security and Support Battalion (S&S Battalion) Mission Equipment Package (MEP) occurred …
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Lockheed Martin delivers TOPSCENE Tactical Terrain Visualization System to the UK

13th August 2010

Lockheed Martin recently delivered the TOPSCENE Tactical Terrain Visualization System, a mission planning and rehearsal software package, to the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense (MoD) …
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Helicopters launch from USS Peleliu in support of Pakistan relief efforts

13th August 2010

Two Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) launched from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu …
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SAIC awarded $49m contract to support US Navy's Military Sealift Command

11th August 2010

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) today announced it has been awarded a prime contract by the US Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC), Washington, D.C., to …
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Iraq: technical support services

9th August 2010

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of contractor logistics support for various helicopters for an …
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2010 International Sea King Symposium

9th August 2010

Vector Aerospace Corporation is receiving a tremendous show of support from members of the international SEA KING / S61 operator and support community in preparing …
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Colombia: UH-60L Black Hawk Helicopters

6th August 2010

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Colombia of 9 UH-60L Black Hawk Helicopters and associated equipment, …
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ESCO announces $35m T-700 contract award at VACCO

6th August 2010

ESCO Technologies Inc. today announced that VACCO Industries has been awarded a five-year contract worth up to $35 million to supply T-700 anti-icing valves for …